Hornets coach Monty Williams says Chris Paul plays through pain on a nightly basis.

"He hates me talking about it, but he plays through pain," Williams said. "I look at him like I do Tim [Duncan]. Those guys play through pain that most guys would sit out with."

Paul is averaging a career-low 35.1 minutes per game this season, but highs in three-point percentage (.462) and free-throw percentage (.893) and leads the league in steals per game (2.6).

"I'm just fortunate to be able to play every night," Paul said.